Sewholic - Gabriola Skirt

  Sometimes  you just need  something floral and pretty and girly, this fabric met all three criteria and it was love at first sight.

Vogue 8926 Linen Jacket and Renfrew Top

 Linen and warmer temperatures just go together, right?  When I spotted this Rag and Bone Linen on Mood Fabrics site, I knew I had to have it.  The fabric is sold by the panel and I ordered 2 panels which was just enough to squeeze out this jacket.     Now what to make with this fabulous linen?  I found some ideas on Pinterest, mainly unstructured tops with some fun play on the stripes.  That seemed like a good idea to start but I wasn't quite sure.  Next step was to look through my patterns and I found  Vogue 8926 and knew I had found a winner.

Renfrew Top

When the temperatures warm up, I have a repeat performance from the previous year.  What is that you ask?  I know you just can't wait to hear.  I have no tops to wear.  

Renfrew Shirt in Abstract Print

If I like a pattern, I tend to use it over and over again.  That is Sewaholic's Renfrew shirt, I have made several garments from this pattern.

I recently purchased this Mood Fabrics' red and black abstract matte jersey and thought it was perfect for the Renfrew.

Not One but Two Renfrews

This week I did some Renfrew tops from Joann's fabric.

The first from a navy-red stripe, headed to Joann's to pick this up after seeing Lynne's top.

I am still tweaking the fit on these, this one looks a bit big in the shoulders.  Then I had to take the bottom band off, take off 1", taper the sides from bust down and take out about 1".  It still is a bit full in the middle, so I will keep making them and altering them!  Also, a very bad hair day.

Then this bright pink fabric, there was just enough on the bolt

Burda 7447

Here is the first pair and this blog post is my second pair.  I used my Burda 7447 for most of the pattern and Sewaholic Thurlow Trouser for the wide leg look.  I compared the Thurlow to Burda 7447 and decided the Burda was better for my body shape.   With this in mind and the fact I wanted a wide leg trouser, I used the wider leg of the Thurlow from the knee down.  This worked quite well.

Once again I am super-pleased with my pants and the fit.
Here is another picture, you can see the front better but I must be standing funny, as there is more wrinkles. 

Here is the back, not the greatest of pictures but you get a general idea

I did notice from the picture, the pants are not as long as I had hoped.  So heading down to let out the hem before I wash them.
Comparing the Thurlow and the Burda pattern.  Much of the design details are the same – welt pockets, front pockets, wide wasitband. The major difference is the shape.  The Burda seems to be for more of a slim cut, the Thurlow has curves.  My only suggestion on either one is pick which is best for your body shape.